Pochettino was visibly furious with his team’s performance and criticized their lack of maturity, suggesting it might take five years to fix the issues at Stamford Bridge. Madueke revealed that the players were silent in the dressing room after the game and acknowledged that they should have won. He also expressed hope that the team will stick together and improve in upcoming matches.

There were concerns about Cole Palmer’s potential injury when he was substituted in the 74th minute, but Pochettino clarified that Palmer was simply tired and emphasized the need to protect him. Despite a disappointing season for Chelsea, Palmer has been a standout performer. Chelsea’s current position in the standings is far from ideal, with the team sitting ninth and closer to the relegation zone than the top three teams.

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